Mixed Martial Arts is, by its very nature, suited to those who are jacks-of-all-trades, but Darcy Sullivan takes that definition to extremes.
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The owner and head instructor at Mulwaree Muay Thai is currently preparing for his third fight in three weeks, which is a gruelling feat of physical and mental discipline.
What makes his achievement all the more remarkable is that all three fights have been in different styles.
The first, which took place on July 20, was a Mixed Martial Arts bout under the Storm Damage promotion.
The second, on July 27, was a Sanda fight, which Sullivan described as a Chinese variation on MMA.
The third, scheduled for this Saturday, will be a boxing match.
It will be a part of the Muscle Up for Muscular Dystrophy charity fight night, and will be hosted by the Ainslie Football Club.
The first two bouts ended in close decision losses for Sullivan, but he believes that he might be better suited to boxing than any other discipline.
"I usually come forward, just focusing on my boxing," Sullivan said.
"I'm thinking it should be a little bit easier because the punches are just going to come back at where I'm looking at. I don't have to worry about stuff coming into my legs.
"I'm hoping it should be the best sport for me out of all the combat sports."
This will be the first boxing match of Sullivan's life, and he took the fight on a week's notice.
"I've never even had a boxing lesson since being about seven years old," he said.
"I've done a lot of Muay Thai, which is Thai boxing. But it is a totally different style."
Despite his inexperience in the boxing ring, Sullivan said that he is excited about the opportunity.
"Yeah, absolutely [I'm looking forward to it]," he said.
"A little bit of nerves, because I haven't been doing the boxing, so it's a bit unexpected that it was going to happen.
"But at the same time I'm excited, keen to get in there and see how I go."
The Muscle Up for Muscular Dystrophy fight night will take place at the Ainslie Football Club on Saturday, August 3, from 6.30pm.
For any enquiries, please call 0429 382 502. Tickets can be purchased from www.stickytickets.com.au.
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